The muscle car wars were still in full swing in 1970, although the end was in sight as manufacturers braced for tighter emission and safety regulations. That is why I consider classics like this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 as a… more»
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408 Stroker! 1970 Plymouth Satellite Wagon
Boasting an owner-described reliable 400+ HP stroker motor, this 1970 Plymouth Satellite station wagon in Pottstown, Pennsylvania swallowed over $12,000 in drivetrain parts, according to the seller, and covers 50 to 100 miles daily as a driver. The red… more»
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Needs Nothing! 1964 Mercury Park Lane
Get a load of this! This is an absolutely beautiful 1964 Mercury Park Lane convertible. Sure, we can wax on about how modern cars are so much safer, reliable, cleaner, more fuel-efficient, and possess better road manners, etc. Yeah,… more»
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Charity Case: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the top automobiles that ruled the muscle car scene in the late 1960s. But – by the mid-1970s – the muscle car dynamic had changed, and the Road Runner was just holding… more»
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Be Like Bond? 1974 AMC Hornet Hatchback
We all know that AMC collectibles are not for everyone, but it’s time to rethink that old idea. You can start to do that by admiring, and maybe buying, this 1974 AMC Hornet. Cool name. Cool body style. Interior… more»
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Turbocharged Spyder! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
The Chevy Corvair of the 1960s was one of the most unique cars built by a U.S. automaker, at least up to that time. With its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine, it was like no other domestically produced automobile. And it… more»
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True Barn Find: 1974 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
With the downsizing movement looming and just a few short years away on several of the GM offerings, you could still walk into your Cadillac dealer in 1974 and buy a fourth-generation Sedan De Ville that measured more than… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
Dodge introduced its Super Bee in 1968 as an affordable muscle car. Buyers could order their new vehicle with various engines that offered excellent performance, and spotless examples command respectable prices in the current market. Our feature car rolled… more»
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Ready To Cruise! 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet redesigned their cars for the second year in a row in 1959. Most think this was in response to the “Forward Look” Chryslers of 1957-59 whereas the all-new 1958 Chevies were bulky and round. However, the Bow-Tie folks… more»
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Body Man’s Special: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
Yes, there is a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda fastback in there. The seller tells us that it’s a “Body Man’s Special” but he “Has all the sheet metal to complete plus all new carpet” – good to hear about that… more»
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Happy Holidays! Restored 1955 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe
With the holidays rapidly approaching, I’d love to find this ’55 Olds in my garage with a big bow on top of it this Christmas morning. That would be a December to remember for sure. The 98 was the… more»
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Forced Sale: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball that forces change. Such is the case with this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340. Its owner planned a restoration, but they now face selling this classic to fund their son’s medical and rehabilitation… more»
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A Trio of 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1s
The 1969 model year is perhaps the heyday of the muscle car movement. There were more choices than ever with what seemed to be endless engine and transmission combinations. 1969 was also the year that Ford introduced the Mustang… more»
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Hot Rod Potential? 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Wagon
Here’s a first, at least for me, a Chevrolet Chevy II Nova station wagon. I’ve covered Impala wagons and Nova/Chevy II hardtops but not a Chevy II wagon. Weathered it is but it does run, let’s see what’s really… more»
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Chrysler Mini-Truck: 1984 Dodge Rampage
Chrysler got into the small pickup business for a time in the 1980s, building a sort of El Camino on the same Chrysler L platform as the Omni/Horizon subcompacts. The little trucks weren’t huge sellers and the company moved… more»
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3/4 Ton Survivor: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger
Some trucks just have a look – one that screams toughness. It’s hard not to get that in a four-wheel-drive model but it certainly helps to find a truck like this 1978 Ford F250 4×4 with a four-speed manual,… more»
